The Washington Capitals (6-5-1) host the St. Louis Blues (4-7-2) at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The Capitals have lost four straight games.

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Before this matchup, here is who we predict to secure the win in Wednesday's hockey action.

The Blues are 2-6-2 over the past 10 contests, scoring 28 total goals (seven power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.9%). They have conceded 39 goals to their opponents.

Capitals vs. Blues Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Capitals 4, Blues 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-155)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals are 1-1-2 in overtime contests as part of a 6-5-1 overall record.
Washington has four points (2-2-0) in the four games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Capitals recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
The Capitals have scored more than two goals in seven games (5-1-1, 11 points).
In the four games when Washington has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered six points after finishing 3-1-0.
In games when it has outshot opponents, Washington is 3-3-1 (seven points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 3-1-0 (six points).

Blues Splits and Trends

The Blues have posted a record of -2-2 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 4-7-2.
St. Louis has earned three points (1-1-1) in its three games decided by one goal.
This season the Blues scored just one goal in one game and they lost in overtime.
St. Louis failed to win both games this season when it scored two goals.
The Blues have scored at least three goals in nine games, earning nine points from those contests.
This season, St. Louis has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in five games and registered seven points with a record of 3-1-1.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, St. Louis has posted a record of 2-5-1 (five points).
The Blues have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 2-2-1 to register five points.

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